In this powerful episode, Kamden dives into the deep connection between childhood trauma, ADHD, and the generational patterns that often go unseen. Drawing on her recent experience at the Healing Generations in Utah conference Kamden explains what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and why individuals with ADHD often carry high ACE scores.

You'll hear about the essential role of emotional regulation, the importance of trauma-informed therapy like EMDR and ART, and how healing in one generation can dramatically improve outcomes in the next. Kamden also sheds light on Utah-specific cultural dynamics that may contribute to higher ACE scores—and what we can do about it.

Finally, you'll walk away with a toolkit of evidence-based "Stress Busters" from Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris that can support long-term healing and regulation for both children and adults with ADHD.

What ACEs are and how they affect ADHD

Shocking statistics on the overlap between trauma and ADHD

Why coaching must include emotional regulation work

The cultural and systemic factors that make Utah unique

How to use your healing journey to impact future generations

What every parent, caregiver, and educator should know

The difference between toxic stress and tolerable stress—and how to buffer it

ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) – https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces

"The Deepest Well" by Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris

Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris TED Talk – How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Helton, Gocke-Kerr & Gruber, 2017 – Study showing children with learning disabilities are 2.5x more likely to be victims of sexual abuse

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